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Miguel K.
1 week ago
"CMH curbside pickup for a 14-person crew to Ohio Stadium. Sprinter was spotless, driver knew every Columbus shortcut. Booking again."
Columbus Sprinter Fleet
Sprinter vans available to rent in Columbus.
Service Area
Columbus, OH & surrounding areas
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Sara R.
3 weeks ago
"Bachelorette weekend around Downtown Columbus. Easy delivery to our hotel, captain's chairs, cold AC even in Columbus heat. Perfect."
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Devon T.
1 month ago
"Booked the 15-passenger for Columbus game day. On-time, full tank, no surprise charges. Best van rental in Central Ohio."
Sprinter Van Rental Seating/space guide
Seating
Sprinter Low Roof Seating Options
FordFord Transit Passenger Wagon (Low Roof)
Fits 12 people + 6–8 large suitcases
Best for: Airport transfers, corporate shuttles, family trips
- Fits standard garages
- 148" wheelbase
- Rear cargo shelf
Sprinter Mid Roof Seating options
FordFord Transit Passenger Wagon (Mid Roof)
Fits 12 people + 8–10 large suitcases
Best for: Group travel with extra headroom, tours, weddings
- Walk-through cabin
- 148" wheelbase
- More storage
Seat Counts & Luggage Capacity for mercedes sprinter vans
Mercedes Sprinter van Seating options
Mercedes-BenzMercedes Sprinter 2500 High Roof
Fits 12 people + 12–15 large suitcases
Best for: Family trips, church groups, sports teams
- Stand-up interior height
- Rear luggage bay
- Dual A/C zones
Top-down floor plan
Actual layout
Dimensions & Clearance for the Sprinters
- Exterior length (144" WB) 12 passenger Mercedes Sprinter
- 233.5 in / ~19.5 ft
- Exterior length (170" WB) 15 passenger Mercedes Sprinter
- 274.3 in / ~22.9 ft
- Exterior length (170" Extended)
- 290.1 in / ~24.2 ft
- Exterior width (with mirrors)
- 79.8 in / ~6.65 ft
- High-roof exterior height
- 132 in / 11 ft
- Standard-roof exterior height
- 132 in / 11 ft
- Interior stand-up height (High Roof)
- 79.1 in / 6 ft 7 in
- Interior cargo width
- 70.4 in
- Turning circle
- 39.4–47.4 ft
GVWR, Payload & Towing for Sprinters
- GVWR — Sprinter 2500 (12-pass)
- 8,550 lbs
- GVWR — Sprinter 3500 (15-pass)
- 9,900 lbs
- Curb weight (typical passenger)
- 5,900–6,600 lbs
- Payload capacity
- Up to 3,300 lbs
- Towing capacity (Class III hitch)
- Up to 7,500 lbs
Powertrain & Fuel Economy For sprinters
- Engine (diesel)
- 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel (OM642)
- Engine (gas)
- 2.0L Turbo I4 (M264)
- Horsepower
- 188–208 hp
- Torque
- Up to 325 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic
- Fuel economy (highway)
- 18–22 mpg diesel
- Fuel tank
- 24.5 gallons
- DEF tank
- 5.8 gallons (diesel only)
Why the Mercedes Sprinter Dominates Group Transportation
First launched in 1995 and sold in the United States since 2001, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the highest-rated full-size passenger van in North America. Its unibody construction, low step-in height, and 6-foot-7 stand-up interior give it a car-like ride that 15-passenger competitors like the Ford Transit and Chevrolet Express can't match.
Sprinters are engineered on a commercial-duty chassis (Class 2b–3), which is why airport shuttle operators, hotels, tour companies, and executive livery services choose them over minivans and SUVs for high-mileage service.
Sprinter Van Rental Rules For renting in Columbus
- Driver's license: A standard non-commercial driver's license typically covers 12- and 15-passenger Sprinters for personal and group use — check your state's rules for for-hire operation.
- Parking in Columbus: Sprinters are 11 ft tall — most surface lots fit, but check garage clearance (typical residential garage: 7 ft).
- Fuel: Diesel Sprinters average 18–22 mpg highway; budget one fill-up per ~450 miles.
- Insurance: Insurance is not required to rent. You can easily add affordable rental insurance during checkout for extra peace of mind.
- Luggage rule: Plan roughly one large suitcase per passenger for 12-pass, and one large suitcase each for fully-loaded 15-pass trips.
How to Rent a Sprinter van in Phoenix Az
Booked in minutes. Picked up the same day. Here's everything you need to know before you reserve — browse our Sprinters online, choose your pickup spot, and get on the road sooner.
1. Book your sprinter
Enter your dates and pickup location in Columbus, pick the 12 or 15 passenger Sprinter that fits your group, and confirm instantly — your exact van is locked in.
2. Send your paperwork
Share your driver's license and insurance after booking. We email the rental agreement a few days before pickup so everything is signed and ready.
3. Hit the road
We send you pickup details, do a quick 5-minute walkaround, and you're all set to hit the road. Bring it back fueled up and we handle the rest.
Questions about renting a sprinter van in Columbus
Where is pickup?
Pickup near John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Delivery to Columbus and surrounding areas available. Exact pickup address is sent to you by email after your reservation is confirmed.
How many miles are included?
Varies by vehicle
Each van has its own daily mileage allowance — shown on the vehicle page and at checkout. Extra miles or an unlimited-mileage upgrade can be added to any reservation.
How many seats?
12 & 15 passenger Sprinters
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter high roof vans, plus other passenger vans on request.
How much luggage fits?
Varies by vehicle
Photos of the cargo area and exact luggage dimensions are on every vehicle page.
Columbus pricing, fees and what you get
There is no counter upsell in Columbus. Roadside assistance, meet-and-greet at the airport and a detailed interior are standard; mileage, child seats and coverage are transparent line items during checkout. All major cards are accepted and the booking total is final.
What makes a Columbus booking different here
The difference shows up at handover. A counter in Columbus hands you the next vehicle in the class; we hand you the one named on your confirmation, staged where you asked for it. Add local delivery, competitive daily rates in Central Ohio and a phone line answered by people who know the fleet, and repeat bookings follow.
The Columbus Sprinter van lineup
Choosing a Columbus Sprinter van rental comes down to three things: 12 seats or 15, how much luggage rides behind the last row, and where you have to park it. The high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter wins on headroom and cargo in every one of those cases, and we stock it locally in Central Ohio so you are not waiting on a transfer from another city.
Getting the van to you in Columbus
Columbus deliveries run door to door. Common drop points include Powell, Hilliard, New Albany, Downtown Columbus, Short North, German Village, Grandview, Clintonville, Dublin, Westerville, along with resorts and venues throughout Central Ohio. If your group lands on separate flights we can time the handover to the last arrival, and if you would rather collect the van yourself we will arrange a pickup point near your itinerary.
Trips Columbus customers book most often
Weekends in Columbus run on wedding parties, church groups and family reunions; weekdays run on corporate shuttles, crew transport and airport transfers. Multi-day trips to Hocking Hills, CMH, Ohio Stadium sit on top of both. All of them need the same thing — a clean van, enough luggage space and a rate that does not move.
Quick answers
Columbus Sprinter van rental questions, answered
Columbus groups of 7 to 15 book Sprinter van rentals with us from about $195 per day — delivered to Central Ohio airports, hotels and private addresses, with unlimited-mileage options and taxes already in the quoted total.
Key details at a glance
- Vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 12 & 15 passenger, Sprinter high roof, Sprinter Executive
- Starting rate
- From about $195/day, with weekly and monthly discounts
- Delivery
- Columbus airports, hotels, venues, campuses and private addresses
- Minimum driver age
- 21 for the primary driver
- Included
- 24/7 roadside assistance, airport meet-and-greet, detailed interiors, all-in pricing
- Reservations
- Book online in under two minutes, or call (971) 328-2665
Common questions
What is the daily rate for a 15 passenger van in Columbus?
Expect from about $195 a day for a 15 passenger van in Columbus, less per day once the trip runs a week or longer. Every quote is a final, taxes-included number rather than a base rate that grows at the counter.
Will 15 passengers and their bags fit in one van in Columbus?
Take the Sprinter high-roof if everyone has a checked bag — the space behind row four is genuinely usable and you can stand up inside it, which no lower-roof passenger van manages.
Can we pick up a van at the Columbus airport?
Yes — every major Columbus terminal, with complimentary curbside meet-and-greet for arriving flights. We also deliver to hotels, venues, campuses and private addresses across Central Ohio.
Where in the Columbus area do you deliver?
Delivery covers Powell, Hilliard, New Albany, Downtown Columbus, Short North, German Village and the rest of the Central Ohio metro — if your address is outside it, call and we will usually still make it work.
Is there a mileage limit on Columbus van rentals?
Mileage is your choice: pick a set allowance or unlimited miles during checkout. Interstate travel is permitted on every Columbus rental, and multi-day trips to Hocking Hills, CMH, Ohio Stadium are routine bookings for us.
Can a driver under 25 rent a van in Columbus?
Drivers need to be at least 21 and hold a valid license plus insurance. That applies to everyone who will be behind the wheel, not just the person paying.
Can a church or school book a van in Columbus on an invoice?
Organizations book differently from families, so Columbus churches, schools and companies get certificates of insurance, purchase-order billing, tax-exempt handling and volume rates on recurring trips.
Why groups rent in Columbus
Popular Columbus trips with sprinter vans
Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium, Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, Crew at Lower.com Field, Clippers baseball, Ohio State Fair, and Convention Center events.